Washington, California, draws RV campers for world-class fly fishing on the Yuba River and echoes of Gold Rush fortunes. River Rest Resort and Genes Pineaire Campground anchor your base camp here. Launch kayak trips, hike forest trails, and cast for trout from riverside sites amid Tahoe National Forest.
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Washington clings to the North Yuba River's bends in Nevada County's rugged foothills. Gold prospectors swarmed these waters in the 1850s, unearthing nuggets amid granite boulders. Hikers follow the Independence Trail's 2.5-mile path through wildflower meadows and hydraulic mining ruins near Edwards Crossing. Kayakers paddle from Goodyears Bar, dodging Class III rapids under towering pines.
River Rest Resort plants RV sites right on the river starting at $48 a night. Anglers wake to dry flies and rising trout. Genes Pineaire Campground suits families with hot showers, pet-friendly policies, and crackling campfires after sunset hikes.
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Washington excels in Gold Rush history and Yuba River fly fishing. Miners panned these waters in 1851, leaving ghost towns and hydraulic pits. Anglers now hook rainbow trout on the North Yuba while hikers roam 20 miles of Tahoe National Forest trails from town.
River Rest Resort and Genes Pineaire Campground lead options near Washington. River Rest sits riverside with sites from $48/night for direct Yuba access. Genes Pineaire adds showers, pet welcomes, and campfires amid pine groves.
Yes, Genes Pineaire Campground allows pets on leashes. It carves out wooded sites for dog walks and river dips. Campers pair furry friends with nearby Independence Trail hikes and Yuba splashes.